Crime Rate in Wincheap: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wincheap

The total recorded crimes in Wincheap, Canterbury, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wincheap crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wincheap, encompassing approximately 23,286 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Wincheap Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Bell Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road East with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wincheap?

To understand the safety of Wincheap, we need to analyze Wincheap crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Wincheap reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 1,411 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wincheap witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Wincheap experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 1,129 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wincheap witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Wincheap has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wincheap Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wincheap has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Wincheap crimes were 1,411. The crime rate of Wincheap in 2024 was 60.59 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wincheap were around 1,129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.48 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wincheap)CrimesRank (Wincheap)CrimesRank (Wincheap)
Westgate340 13,335 13,216 1
Heron194 32,077 22,188 2
Gorrell208 21,285 61,390 5
Northgate174 51,902 32,031 3
Barton183 41,871 41,841 4
St Stephen's108 6894 7873 7
Sturry86 8665 8652 8
Seasalter77 9647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield43 10456 10529 10
Chartham & Stone Street35 12422 11404 11
Chestfield40 11327 13279 12
Blean Forest30 13334 12265 14
Little Stour & Adisham24 14233 17273 13
Beltinge17 21266 14232 16
Greenhill24 15242 16264 15
Reculver20 20256 15179 18
Tankerton24 16126 21152 21
Swalecliffe22 17170 19192 17
West Bay21 19206 18163 20
Nailbourne22 18129 20174 19

Wincheap Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202513
April 202519
March 202517
February 202515
January 202522
December 202414
November 202411
October 202413
September 202421
August 202428

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 202514
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 202538
April 202539
March 202544
February 202538
January 202540
December 202427
November 202435
October 202438
September 202436
August 202437

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202527
April 202522
March 202526
February 202519
January 20259
December 202411
November 202420
October 202415
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
December 20241

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20244
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wincheap in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wincheap postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Bell Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road East (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. New Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ingoldsby Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thanington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Martyrs' Field Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Godwin Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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